Flint and Boulder Opal Physical Properties

Flint

Boulder Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available1.98-2.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Flint and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Flint and Boulder Opal physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Flint and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Flint and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Flint and Boulder Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Flint and Boulder Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Flint is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Boulder Opal is 1.98-2.25.